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It’s what’s for dinner

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That’s usually said of beef by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – why there is a need for two beef-promoting organisations is beyond me – but tonight it was chicken in the form of chicken nachos. Thin, crisp tortilla chips that hold up to high heat; leftover roast chicken; cheddar, asadero, jack, and queso quesadilla cheeses; some diced jalapeno; and a sprinkling of Mexican spice blend. There are few dishes with a higher satisfaction to effort ratio. That they’re umami for the eyes is a bonus.

Yes, happy spring. I said to the guy who filled my car’s tank last night, “Nice to feel your hands again, eh?” He was genuinely eager for days two through four of 40-50F weather, and so am I. The deep cold has seemed interminable.